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AstrologyConversation, exchange of ideas, running around on errands and a general sense of happiness characterize today. The only way to avoid the fun is to unplug the phone and the computer and stay in the house all day. Communication brings happiness. C.J. Ducasse said, “To speak of ‘mere words’ is much like speaking of ‘mere [...]  The Fifth Root Downfall of the Bodhisattva VowThe following is respectfully quoted from a commentary on the Bodhisattva Vows by Geshi Tashi: http://www.bodhicitta.net/BODHISATTVAVOWS.htm 5. Taking Offerings Intended for the Three Jewels Taking offerings intended for the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha is considered a root downfall. Here the Buddha means any buddha image as well as the actual Buddha himself. At Jamyang [...] AstrologyA last minute work effort takes up much of the early part of the day, and then social and diplomatic relationships become important. Form alliances! Partner up with people! Others help in unimaginable ways. A lifting off of the current stress comes as a result of friendly interactions. Conversation, the news, the mail and messages [...]  Short Confession from Nam Cho Ngondro VajrasattvaThe following prayer is a short confession from the Nam Cho Dzogchen Ngondro Vajrasattva practice: In the View, I confess all commitments broken through mental activity. Knowing the View is the all-pervasive foundational Bodhicitta; realizing that the View exists in non-existence, and practicing meditation that is non-existent, realizing that activity is neither existent nor [...] |
The following is respectfully quoted from “Enlightened Courage” by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche: If I do not give away My happiness for others’ pain, Buddhahood will never be attained. And even in samsara, joy will fly from me. Enlightenment will be ours when we are able to care for others as [...] The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo: If someone gave you a very expensive piece of old jewelry what would you do with it? I’d build another stupa. A gift to the earth and all beings. Why wear something so valuable when it can benefit beings? It will bless [...] See more Children’s Videos in the Children’s Corner! The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo: I have a true Thanksgiving spirit this year, thankful for all those who made it through the storms and who WILL get their lives back. I’m grateful for our President Obama and our democratic election with no confusion. There has never been [...] The following is respectfully quoted from “The Way of the Bodhisattva” by Shantideva as translated by the Padmakara Translation Group and published by Shambhala: Commitment 1. With joy I celebrate The virtue that relieves all beings From the sorrows of the states of loss, And places those who languish in the realms of bliss. [...] The following is respectfully quoted from “The Way of the Bodhisattva” by Shantideva: 15. Bodhichitta, the awakening mind, In brief is said to have two aspects: First, aspiring, bodhichitta in intention: Then active bodhichitta, practical engagement. 16. Wishing to depart and setting out upon the road, This is how the difference is conceived. The [...] The following is respectfully quoted from “Sutra of the Wise and Foolish” by Stanley Frye Flower of the Gods Thus have I heard at one time: the Enlightened One was residing in the sity of Śrāvastī at Jetavana monastery in Añathapindika’s park together with an assembly of one-thousand two-hundred and fifty monks. At that [...] The following was a spontaneous comment by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo upon hearing that the birds at Garuda Aviary have come to love her “bird stew.” She refers to some birds who came from a terrible situation and have healed under the care of the aviary’s caretaker Rigdzin Zeoli to the point where they not [...] The following is respectfully quoted from “The Jewel Ornament of Liberation” by Gampopa, as translated by Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche: Six subjects describe the details of action bodhicitta. The summary: Reflection on the faults and virtues Definition, classification, Increase, perfection, and Result – These seven comprise the perfection of generosity. I. Reflection [...] The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Western Chod” Then I began to examine parts of my body. I thought to myself, “Well, if this absolute nature is the only thing that makes sense, if this absolute nature is the only thing that seems precious and worthy and [...] |
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